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Shashi Tharoor at 70: Libraries in his mind, kindness in his heart
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A personal tribute to the diplomat, writer, parliamentarian
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H T Parekh Foundation hosts inaugural Harsha Parekh Librarian Awards to ho
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3: Marking a significant milestone in recognising librarians who work with children across India, H T Parekh Foundation (HTPF) - a Mumbai-based philanthropic foundation - hosted its inaugural Harsha Parekh Librarian Awards (HPLA) at the Hall of Harmony, Ne
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Malayalam translation of Abhay K's book 'Nalanda' launched at Kerala Lit f
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Malayalam translation of poet-diplomat Abhay K's bestselling book 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World' was launched at the prestigious Kerala Literature Festival today by the well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin.
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Abhay K. conferred Sarojini Naidu Award for poetry at Banaras Lit Fest Boo
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Poet and diplomat Abhay K. won the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry 2026 at the Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards for his English translation of the Hanuman Chalisa. Namita Gokhale received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while several other English and Hindi writers also won honours.
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Celebrating women in literature: Mamta Kalia, Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi to b
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Akashdeep Award will be conferred to eminent Hindi short-story writer Mamta Kalia in the Hindi category and renowned Manipuri author Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi in the non-Hindi Indian languages category.
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Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest Ends on High A Note with Prestigious G
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18: The 16th edition of Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest presented by Godrej Industries Group was recently concluded, reaffirming the city's place as India's cultural and literary capital. Over three engaging days, the festival brought together more
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"He wrote two poems for my grandmother": Soha Ali Khan on Rabindranath Tag
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor Soha Ali Khan recently shared an interesting story about her family's connection with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
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"Writing like breathing for me": son of renowned writer Vinod Kumar Shukla
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"I want to get well soon and return home. Writing is like breathing for me," the writer had said, according to his son Shashwat Shukla.
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"A fearless and timeless thinker": PM Modi condoles passing of noted Kanna
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The PM remarked that Bhyrappa's contributions to Indian literature, especially in Kannada, have left an indelible mark on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the nation. His fearless engagement with history, philosophy, and social issues earned him admiration across generations and
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From Poetry to Global Branding: New Accolades for the Trailblazer Prasoon
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: In a remarkable confluence of recognition, celebrated poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and advertising luminary Prasoon Joshi has been honoured with the Mahakavi Neeraj Samman 2025 for his outstanding contribution to Indian literature and cinema, even a
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Finding Home Again: A Tale of Displacement, Trauma, and Resilience
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 5: In the realm of contemporary Indian literature, few novels have captured the complexities of human experience, and you can see the essence of it in "Finding Home Again" by Richa Sharma. This thought-provoking tale of displacement, trauma, and resilience is a must
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Tiju Mundakappalli's 'Metamorphosis of Maniyan the Donkey' Redefines Satir
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19: Books meant for kids are often filled with fairy dust and funny creatures. But today's young readers are smarter and more curious than ever. They don't want just fairy tales or something funny. They look for real stories. Now, Modern children's literature is shift
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